News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Rosenquist seeks City Council seat
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Eric Rosenquist was featured in the article "Rosenquist seeks City Council seat" in the Local Briefs section of the Aug. 27 Leader-Telegram.
Brace for big tuition hikes at UW-Eau Claire
Mike Rindo, University Communications; and Michael Umhoefer, the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate president, were quoted in the Aug. 26 Leader-Telegram article "Brace for big tuition hikes at UW-Eau Claire."
Exchange program brings 16 Chinese students to UW-Eau Claire
The China 1+2+1 program at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Aug. 26 Leader-Telegram article "Exchange program brings 16 Chinese students to UW-Eau Claire." Shu Cheng, Center for International Education, and students Yuchen Xie and Yifei Xu were quoted, and Karl Markgraf, Center for International Education, was mentioned in the article.
Overby honored at city ball field dedication
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dennis "Denny" Overby was featured in the Aug. 26 Chetek Alert article "Chetek's city field will officially be named in a ceremony Saturday in conjunction with a Chetek High School 50-year reunion."
Alumna Peggy Lee noted in Leader-Telegram
UW-Eau Claire alumna Peggy Lee was noted in the Making the Rounds section of the Aug. 25 Leader-Telegram.
UW-Eau Claire announces initiative to graduate students in four years
The Blugold Commitment initiative, announced by Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich Aug. 25, was the subject of the Aug. 25 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire announces initiative to graduate students in four years," the Aug. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Chancellor proposes tuition increases to bolster staff," the Aug. 25 WEAU-TV story "UWEC students could pay more, but graduate faster" and the Aug. 26 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire tuition hike proposed."
Stick to the Script
Wil Denson (emeritus), music and theatre arts, was featured in the Aug. 20 VolumeOne magazine article "Stick to the Script."
Jill Olm is featured artist at UW-Parkside
Jill Olm, art & design, was featured in the Aug. 25 Racine Journal Times article "Jill Olm is featured artist at UW-Parkside."
Journalist kicks off new Forum season
The 2009-10 Forum season at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Aug. 24 Leader-Telegram article "Journalist kicks off new Forum season."
Specialist will work on new ways to market Byron
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Kent Hranicka was featured in the Aug. 21 Rochester Post-Bulletin article "Specialist will work on new ways to market Byron."
Celebrity softball game a big hit as Hoffland's Hitters top Cavaliers 19-18
The John Hoffland Scholarship Fund of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation was mentioned in the Aug. 24 WEAU-TV story "Celebrity softball game a big hit as Hoffland's Hitters top Cavaliers 19-18."
Area firms among fastest-growing in US
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jeff Noe was featured in the Aug. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Area firms among fastest-growing in US."
Talk of the downtown: In the heart of Wisconsin Dells, business owners take steps to convince waterpark customers to slide on over
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ben Borcher was quoted in the Aug. 16 Wisconsin State Journal article "Talk of the downtown: In the heart of Wisconsin Dells, business owners take steps to convince waterpark customers to slide on over."
Appleton Police Department announces personnel moves
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Adam Nagel was mentioned in the Aug. 13 Appleton Post-Crescent article "Appleton Police Department announces personnel moves."
Master Gardener answers 'What’s that bug'
Paula Kleintjes Neff was mentioned in the Aug. 20 River Falls Journal article "Master Gardener answers 'What’s that bug.'"
Planetarium cuts hours due to budget issues
UW-Eau Claire student Jeremy Weyer was quoted in the Aug. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Planetarium cuts hours due to budget issues." Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy, also was mentioned in the article.
U.S. News ranks UW-Eau Claire among top public universities in Midwest
UW-Eau Claire's 2010 U.S. News & World Report ranking was the subject of the Aug. 20 WQOW-TV stories "U.S. News ranks UW-Eau Claire among top public universities in Midwest" and "UWEC ranked sixth by US News & World Report" and the Aug. 20 Leader-Telegram articles "UW-EC again ranked favorably by magazine" and "UW-Eau Claire gets high marks in college report." UW-Eau Claire also was mentioned in the Aug. 20 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "State's universities drop in magazine's national ranking."
UW-Eau Claire prepares for swine flu this fall
UW-Eau Claire's pandemic preparedness plan was the subject of the Aug. 19 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire prepares for swine flu this fall."
Phoenix Park to give Eau Claire residents taste of outer space
Paul Thomas, physics and astronomy, was interviewed for the Aug. 19 WQOW-TV story "Phoenix Park to give Eau Claire residents taste of outer space."
The Daredevil Christopher Wright pushes the limits
UW-Eau Claire alumni Jon and Jason Sunde and their band, The Daredevil Christopher Wright, were featured in the Aug. 18 OnMilwaukee.com article "The Daredevil Christopher Wright pushes the limits."
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